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merkexpress
Larger Reel seats.
Post 31 Mar 2023, 19:38 • #1 
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Just curious to see what reel seats you all have used for large butt sections on some of the rod builds.

I recently bought a NFC 10wt blank to build and I’m currently looking for reel seats. I have built some rods in the past with a thick butt section and from what I recall the options were limited. I want to say the butt section is 15mm from the specs online.
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retiredfisher1
Re: Larger Reel seats.
Post 31 Mar 2023, 21:20 • #2 
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Never built on an NFC blank, but you might take a look on Rick’s Rods, a vintage site. They often have Varmac reel seats that offers both fly and spin reel seats with large diameter bores.
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SWCR
Re: Larger Reel seats.
Post 01 Apr 2023, 00:36 • #3 
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The Lemke All metal LC20, 25 and 26 will all work with that butt od, I have even done the insert style with an acceptable bore for the LC26 skeleton, also the 687 and 740 all metal titaniums will work
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GlacierRambler
Re: Larger Reel seats.
Post 01 Apr 2023, 09:18 • #4 
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Several all-metal reel seats are large enough to accommodate that size. Just double-check the ID before you purchase.
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merkexpress
Re: Larger Reel seats.
Post 04 Apr 2023, 19:52 • #5 
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Where did you find those inserts? The biggest I’ve seen is only .420
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wjude
Re: Larger Reel seats.
Post 05 Apr 2023, 02:33 • #6 
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Most would use an all metal seat with a blank like that, but if you want a wood insert with a Lemke skeleton, I'd reach out to Ron at Southwest Custom Rods and have him turn you an insert with a bore that will mate up with that blank. The LC-20 will work, but I'd go with 25 or 26 for that blank.

Stent is another option
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Retroglass
Re: Larger Reel seats.
Post 02 May 2023, 09:55 • #7 
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ALPS SEATS WILL DO YOU NICELY .
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tom406
Re: Larger Reel seats.
Post 03 May 2023, 14:17 • #8 
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If you get a hold of Ray Lee, RL Reelseats, on ebay he'll make you a reelseat with any bore, length and wood you like.

Tom
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pgbuilt1
Re: Larger Reel seats.
Post 04 May 2023, 08:20 • #9 
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Another vote for Ron at Southwest Custom , Ray Lees products are nice too , like others have stated , more options with metal , if going other , it’s probably stent time …
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